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Phelophepa train ticks all the boxes in Mokopane

Our Health

With the arrival of the Phelophepa train in Mokopane in Limpopo, residents have been able to overcome long queues, medicine stock-outs and a lack of privacy. The state-owned Transnet mobile clinic has provided free healthcare to thousands of South Africans…

Montsho
September 20, 2022

Healthy eating: ECD kids ditch sweets for homegrown greens

Health

Trying to get children to form healthy eating habits from a young age is a major challenge faced by parents and teachers alike. But an Early Childhood Development (ECD) educator, believes that the younger kids are when introduced to a healthier lifestyle, the better - and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Pamela Madonsela
July 20, 2021

Pensioner’s backyard garden feeds his family

Our Health

A pensioner in the North West created his vegetable 20 years ago. Since then, it has gone a long way to feed his family, he says.

Graeme
November 8, 2019

Khayelitsha’s guerrilla gardening changing its food culture

Our Health

A collective is radically reclaiming its township from pervasive fast food outlets by encouraging youth to grow their own food.

Imameleng Masitha
August 15, 2019

Unemployment prevents healthy eating

Our Health

While health experts advise people to stick to a healthy diet, the current economic climate is making this difficult for many.

Marcia Moyana
August 16, 2018

Women use gardening to fight malnutrition in their village

News, Our Health

The Bomme Ke Nako food garden project is situated 55 kilometres outside Kuruman in a village called Vergenoeg.

mpholekgetho
September 19, 2017

Free State hospital wins best vegetable garden award

Health, Our Health

Tshimo ya Bophelo, meaning the Garden of Health, is a community vegetable garden project situated at Thebe District Hospital in Harrismith in the Free State that has proven to be such a successful venture that it has won awards.

Bontle Motsoeneng
March 2, 2017

One woman’s drive to encourage home grown vegetables to save money and stay healthy

Health Systems, Our Health

As South Africa marks Women’s Day today, one woman in Vhembe, Limpopo is making a positive difference to community by promoting the benefits of home vegetable gardens.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 9, 2016

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